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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.02, 112.94 and 51.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.02, 112.94 and 51.13 is: 76.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.02 : 112.94 = 51.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.02/112.94 = 51.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.02x = 112.94 × 51.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.02x = 5,774.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,774.06/75.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.97

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